Burlington Stores Trading Volume Drops 42% Ranking 357th Despite Strong Earnings

On May 30, 2025, Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) saw a trading volume of $457 million, a 42.28% decrease from the previous day, ranking 357th in the day's stock market activity. The stock price increased by 0.21%.

Burlington Stores, Inc. reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, with total sales reaching $2.5 billion, a 6% increase from the previous year. The company's net income for the quarter was $101 million, resulting in a diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.58. Adjusted EPS saw an 18% year-over-year increase to $1.67, surpassing market expectations.

The company's gross margin rate improved to 43.8%, up 30 basis points from the previous year. Burlington Stores maintained its full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $8.70 to $9.30, excluding certain expenses. The company plans to open approximately 100 new stores and expects total sales to grow by 6% to 8% for the fiscal year 2025.

Despite challenges posed by tariffs, Burlington's management expressed confidence in offsetting these pressures through strategic adjustments. The company remains focused on navigating the uncertain tariff environment and leveraging its unique advantages in the off-price retail sector to achieve long-term growth. Burlington's management remains optimistic about the company’s future, emphasizing the importance of adapting to short-term disruptions while focusing on long-term growth opportunities in the off-price retail market.